#979b8e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #979b8e is composed of 59.2% red, 60.8% green and 55.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 2.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 8.4% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 78.5 degrees, a saturation of 6.1% and a lightness of 58.2%. #979b8e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #2f371d. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 59
    • G 61
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 3
    • M 0
    • Y 8
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#979b8e color description : Dark grayish green.

#979b8e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #979b8e has RGB values of R:151, G:155, B:142 and CMYK values of C:0.03, M:0, Y:0.08, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 9935758.

Hex triplet 979b8e #979b8e
RGB Decimal 151, 155, 142 rgb(151,155,142)
RGB Percent 59.2, 60.8, 55.7 rgb(59.2%,60.8%,55.7%)
CMYK 3, 0, 8, 39
HSL 78.5°, 6.1, 58.2 hsl(78.5,6.1%,58.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 78.5°, 8.4, 60.8
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 63.322, -3.891, 6.311
XYZ 29.365, 31.975, 30.214
xyY 0.321, 0.349, 31.975
CIE-LCH 63.322, 7.414, 121.655
CIE-LUV 63.322, -1.606, 9.534
Hunter-Lab 56.546, -6.258, 7.902
Binary 10010111, 10011011, 10001110

Color Schemes with #979b8e

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Alternatives to #979b8e

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#979b8e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #979b8e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#979b8e;}
.background {background-color:#979b8e;}
.border {border:1px solid #979b8e;}

Shades and Tints of #979b8e

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #010101 is the darkest color, while #f7f7f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #979b8e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979b8e is the less saturated color, while #bdfd2c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #979b8e is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #989898 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #989996 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a49d92 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b09996 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a09da8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9f9c91 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a79a93 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9c9c9e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population